A tragic act of violence has devastated the town of Goundi, located in Mandoul Province, southern Chad.
On the night of Tuesday, June 17, a father reportedly killed his five young children before taking his own life, plunging the local community into profound dismay.
According to witness accounts from the scene, the man allegedly administered sleeping pills to his children—four boys and one girl, all only a few years old—before fatally beating them with a club.
The precise circumstances and motives behind this horrific act remain unknown. Local authorities have opened an investigation to shed light on the tragedy.
The town is reportedly overcome with emotion, as many residents struggle to comprehend what could have driven the father to commit such an irreparable act. Administrative and religious leaders have visited the scene to offer condolences to the victims’ loved ones and help ease tensions within the community.
This tragedy has reignited concerns about the availability of psychological support and social assistance for distressed families in remote areas of Chad.
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